Witness the thrilling conclusion of The RSM Classic as Sami Valimaki becomes Finland’s first PGA TOUR champion! Valimaki’s victory was accompanied by high stakes for many players battling for PGA TOUR cards and spots in the 2026 Signature Events.
The final day was filled with dramatic moments as players fought to secure their positions in the FedExCup standings. Ricky Castillo’s remarkable 28 on the front nine and a 62 finish seemed promising, but Max McGreevy’s 30-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole changed the game. McGreevy’s putt secured his spot in the top 60, while Castillo narrowly missed out.
Valimaki’s consistent play and clutch putting in the closing holes sealed his victory, earning him a two-year exemption on the PGA TOUR. Meanwhile, Sam Stevens’ hole-in-one and Nico Echavarria’s impressive performance also made headlines.
This video captures the excitement and tension of the final day, where dreams were made and broken on the green.
Sari Valamari’s perseverance paid off as he claimed his first PGA Tour victory, becoming Finland’s first champion. The RSM Classic, the final event of the year. Svalamaraki’s steady performance culminate in a one-shot victory with a four under 66. This triumph, however, was not without dramatic twists and turns for other players. The top 100 in the FedEx Cup standings secured full PGA Tour cards for the 2026 season with smaller fields expected. Ricky Castillo and Max McGrevy were in a tight race with Castillo initially looking like the clear winner, but McGrevy’s 30-foot birdie putt on the final hole propelled him into second place, bumping Castillo down to number 102. Lee Hajes, on the other hand, narrowly missed a 10-ft birdie attempt, settling for number 101 in the FedEx Cup standings. The RSM Classics conclusion saw players in the 95 to 100 range remain unchanged. Valamari, a two-time DP World Tour winner, finished number 51 in the FedEx Cup, securing a 2-year exemption on the PGA Tour and a spot in the first two 20 million signature events of 2026. McGrevy already assured of his card moved up to number 60 also qualifying for signature events. Sam Stevens despite a hole in one tied for seventh already set for signature events. The tournament’s dramatic finish left it too close to call for Johnny Kefir the cornfairy tour player of the year who was in the running for a top 50 finish to earn a spot in the Masters.
